Quiet hours in Nashville, TN — also called the noise ordinance, nighttime noise rules, or residential quiet time — define the hours during which excessive noise is prohibited.
Nashville's noise ordinance under Metro Code Title 9 prohibits sounds plainly audible beyond a property boundary that disturb neighbors. Amplified sound restrictions apply during late-night hours; the Department of Codes and Building Safety enforces violations.
Metro Code Title 9 (Noise and Amplified Sound) regulates sound disturbances throughout Nashville. Under §9.04.010, it is unlawful to produce sounds plainly audible at the property boundary of a residentially occupied property. Section 9.08.010 restricts amplified sound that is plainly audible at residences between approximately 11 PM and 7 AM on weekdays. Live music is expressly exempt from the 85 dB(A) ceiling but must still comply with audibility limits. Nashville is a major entertainment city with numerous entertainment districts that have specialized noise rules. Enforcement is handled by Metro Police and Codes Administration; complaints via 311.
Fines typically $50–$500 per violation. Repeat offenders may face escalating citations.
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